Teaching Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Egginton CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Teaching Assistant, where you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with Autism. Enjoy a rewarding career in a nurturing environment, helping students achieve their potential. With a focus on wellbeing and work/life balance, embrace the opportunity to work in a supportive team and make a real impact on young lives.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support services

Health checks

Critical illness cover

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Fertility treatments

Qualifications

• Support pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• Assist in preparing learning materials and running classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with pupils to enhance their education.
• Support emotional and physical needs of students.

Skills

Adaptability

Caring

Education

English & Maths Level 2 Pass or GCSE C/Grade 4

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8.00-16.00, Wednesday 8.00-17.00

Contract: Permanent, Term time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our team at Longdon Park School in Egginton.

The opportunity

Enjoy a rewarding career in education and make a real impact on pupils and young people’s lives. Join a supportive and nurturing environment where our pupils achieve more than they expected.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work directly with pupils, helping them get the best from their education. Each has a diagnosis of Autism and may have additional needs. You will support their learning and development, helping them reach their potential.

You will assist in preparing learning materials, running classroom activities, and supporting emotional and physical needs. Every day will be different, and you'll have support and guidance to develop your skills.

Who we are looking for

You should be adaptable, caring, and ready to work in various roles indoors and outside, depending on individual needs. You will work as part of a team, sharing knowledge and experience.

• English & Maths Level 2 Pass or GCSE C/Grade 4 and above
• Full UK Driving Licence

About us

Longdon Park School, opened in June 2015, caters for pupils aged 7 to 18 with complex needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour, primarily with ASD. We provide a therapeutic and inclusive learning environment to help pupils succeed and transition smoothly to the next life stage.

Our school is not easily accessible by public transport.

Options Autism, part of Outcomes First Group, has over 16 years of experience supporting individuals with autism and learning difficulties. We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' for five consecutive years.

Why join Options Autism?

We offer excellent benefits, including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Wellbeing support services and health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, offers benefits like:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance options
• Discounts and schemes like Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and fertility treatments

We focus on making a positive impact on the lives of pupils and young adults. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

Note: We may close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, providing more personal time. 4DWW is subject to probation and not a contractual benefit.